Astros haven’t been contacted about MLB PED investigation

The Astros have not been contacted about any of the team’s players during MLB’s investigation of performance enhancing drug-use in the Miami area.

The Miami New Times released a report Tuesday that linked Alex Rodriguez, Gio Gonzalez and Melky Cabrera, among others, to PEDs administered by an anti-aging clinic that was based in Coral Gables, Fla.

More names of MLB athletes are expected to soon be released by the publication.

MLB issued a statement Tuesday addressing the report:

“We are always extremely disappointed to learn of potential links between players and the use of performance-enhancing substances. These developments, however, provide evidence of the comprehensive nature of our anti-drug efforts. Through our Department of Investigations, we have been actively involved in the issues in South Florida. It is also important to note that three of the players allegedly involved have already been disciplined under the Joint Drug Program.

“The recommendations of the Mitchell Report have once again played a critical role in Major League Baseball’s ongoing efforts against performance-enhancing drugs. MLB implemented all of the recommendations made by Senator Mitchell in 2007, several of which emphasized the significance of installing proactive investigative services.

“The establishment of our Department of Investigations has represented a critical advance in these comprehensive efforts. In the years since its formation, DOI’s work has proven pivotal to bringing to light information regarding the use of performance-enhancing substances. Furthermore, DOI has built strong working relationships with federal and local law enforcement authorities. These relationships are crucial because only law enforcement officials have the capacity to reach those outside the game who are involved in the distribution of illegal performance-enhancing drugs.

“Vigilance remains the key toward protecting the integrity of our game. We have the best and most stringent drug testing policy in professional sports, we continue to work with our doctors and trainers to learn what they are seeing day-to-day and we educate our players about the game’s unbending zero-tolerance approach. We remain fully committed to following all leads and seeking the appropriate outcomes for all those who use, purchase and are involved in the distribution of banned substances, which have no place in our game.

“We are in the midst of an active investigation and are gathering and reviewing information. We will refrain from further comment until this process is complete.”

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Houston Astros players line up on stage wearing the new uniforms at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

Houston Astros players line up on stage wearing the new uniforms at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

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Former Houston Astros pitcher Roger Clemens makes his way into the VIP area at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, before the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

Former Houston Astros pitcher Roger Clemens makes his way into the VIP area at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, before the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

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Fans wait for their first look at the new uniforms at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, before the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

Fans wait for their first look at the new uniforms at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, before the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

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Houston Astros manager Bo Porter speaks to the fans at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

Houston Astros manager Bo Porter speaks to the fans at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve walks over the mound in the new Astros uniform at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve walks over the mound in the new Astros uniform at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve walks over the mound in the new Astros uniform at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve walks over the mound in the new Astros uniform at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

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Houston Astros players and minor leaguers model the new uniforms on stage at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

Houston Astros players and minor leaguers model the new uniforms on stage at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

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Astros minor leaguer Jonathan Singleton models one of the new Astros uniforms at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

Astros minor leaguer Jonathan Singleton models one of the new Astros uniforms at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

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Houston Astros Jordan Lyles, left, and minor leaguer Jonathan Singleton, right, model one of the new Astros uniforms at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot. less

Houston Astros Jordan Lyles, left, and minor leaguer Jonathan Singleton, right, model one of the new Astros uniforms at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their ... more

Houston Astros fans watch as Orbit the mascot is introduced at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot. Orbit was brought back as the official mascot for the 1990-1999 seasons (was replaced from 2000-2012 by Junction Jack). less

Houston Astros fans watch as Orbit the mascot is introduced at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot. Orbit was brought back as ... more

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"Orbit" the Houston Astros' new mascot makes his first appearance in front of fans at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston. Orbit was brought back as the official mascot for the 1990-1999 seasons (was replaced from 2000-2012 by Junction Jack) during a ceremony as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot. less

"Orbit" the Houston Astros' new mascot makes his first appearance in front of fans at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston. Orbit was brought back as the official mascot for the 1990-1999 ... more

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"Orbit" the Houston Astros' new mascot makes his first appearance in front of fans at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston. Orbit was brought back as the official mascot for the 1990-1999 seasons (was replaced from 2000-2012 by Junction Jack) during a ceremony as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot. less

"Orbit" the Houston Astros' new mascot makes his first appearance in front of fans at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston. Orbit was brought back as the official mascot for the 1990-1999 ... more

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Houston Astros minor league player Jarred Cosart models one of the new Houston Astros uniforms at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot. less

Houston Astros minor league player Jarred Cosart models one of the new Houston Astros uniforms at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and ... more

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Fans line up to buy t-shirts and hats with the new Houston Astros logo on the field at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

Fans line up to buy t-shirts and hats with the new Houston Astros logo on the field at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

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The new Houston Astros logo on a t-shirt at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

The new Houston Astros logo on a t-shirt at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

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Josh Otto, of Houston, changes into his new Houston Astros t-shirt while in line, as fans lined up to buy t-shirts and hats with the new Houston Astros logo on the field at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot. less

Josh Otto, of Houston, changes into his new Houston Astros t-shirt while in line, as fans lined up to buy t-shirts and hats with the new Houston Astros logo on the field at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, ... more

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Houston Astros' Lucas Harrell, left, and Jarred Cosart, right bow to each other as they model one of the uniforms in front of fans at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot. less

Houston Astros' Lucas Harrell, left, and Jarred Cosart, right bow to each other as they model one of the uniforms in front of fans at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros ... more

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Houston Astros players line up on stage wearing the new uniforms at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

Houston Astros players line up on stage wearing the new uniforms at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

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Houston Astros players line up on stage wearing the new uniforms at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

Houston Astros players line up on stage wearing the new uniforms at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Michael McKay holds his son, Morgan, 6, as they wait for Orbit, the Houston Astros new mascot to make his way onto the stage at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot. Orbit was brought back as the official mascot from the 1990-1999 seasons, after he was replaced from 2000-2012 by Junction Jack. less

Michael McKay holds his son, Morgan, 6, as they wait for Orbit, the Houston Astros new mascot to make his way onto the stage at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, as the Houston Astros ... more

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Houston Astros pitcher Lucas Harrell signs autographs for fans wearing one of the new uniforms at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston,after a ceremony where the Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot. less

Houston Astros pitcher Lucas Harrell signs autographs for fans wearing one of the new uniforms at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston,after a ceremony where the Astros unveiled their new logo, ... more

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Fans line up to buy merchandise with the new Houston Astros logo at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston,after a ceremony where the Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

Fans line up to buy merchandise with the new Houston Astros logo at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston,after a ceremony where the Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

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Fans line up to buy merchandise with the new Houston Astros logo at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, after a ceremony where the Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

Fans line up to buy merchandise with the new Houston Astros logo at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, after a ceremony where the Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot.

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Houston Astros fan, Josh Otto shows off his t-shirt with the new Astros logo as he holds up his t-shirt with old logo, as he and other fans lined up to buy the newly unveiled merchandise at Minute Maid Park, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Houston, after a ceremony where the Astros unveiled their new logo, uniform, and mascot. less

Houston Astros fan, Josh Otto shows off his t-shirt with the new Astros logo as he holds up his t-shirt with old logo, as he and other fans lined up to buy the newly unveiled merchandise at Minute Maid Park, ... more